For my third book, my genre is realistic fiction. I chose to read The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd. TSLoB is a book about a young girl growing up in South Carolina in the time of racial discrimination against African-Americans. She runs away from home, escaping her abusive father, and finds comfort in the home of three African-American sisters.
I chose this book because I have heard that it is a wonderful book about overcoming differences and racial discrimination in the South. I also thought that this book was different from many other books, especially ones about the Civil Rights movement, because it is told from the perspective of a young, White girl.
So far, I am glad I chose this book. It is incredibly well-written and the main character, Lily, is such a vivid, intelligent, and strong young girl. I enjoy reading from her perspective even though it is sad learning of the abuse that she has to go through.
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